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The Best Places to Buy Jeans in Canada

Our Localist correspondents in Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, Saskatoon, Winnipeg, Ottawa, Toronto, Montreal, Moncton, Halifax and St. John’s share their go-to shops for stocking up on fresh new denim for fall—plus their favourite pairs from each store!

From figuring out your size to contending with all manner of changing room horror (bad lighting, trick mirrors, etc.), buying jeans can be a hellish task. But nothing beats the feeling of finding The One—or ones—that make you feel fresh to death (and your butt look bangin‘), so we enlisted the help of our Localist correspondents to create the essential cool girls’ guide to the best places to buy jeans in Canada. Now all that’s left to do is shop!

Vancouver: Aritzia

Atmosphere: Vancouver’s newest Robson Street boutique is a sight to behold, even if you’re not shopping. With floor-to-ceiling windows letting in oodles of natural light, wide open space expertly decorated with comfy leather couches, cool tables and chic lamps, and an abundance of plants, it’s worth a stop even just to chill.

Fave piece for fall: Citizens of Humanity’s Cora Fade Out ($418). Its high rise, subtle crop and roomy leg make for some serious cool-girl vibes.

Average price for a pair: Around $300

Services: Online shopping is always an option but it’s Aritzia’s personal shopping service that can take the sting out of finding the perfect jeans. You can also special order items before they arrive in store.

3. Vancouver: Nordstrom Pacific Centre

Atmosphere: Located on Nordstrom’s second floor, the denim department is packed from wall to wall with tons of different brands and is right across from the bar so you can grab a snack or cocktail after your denim hunt.

4. Vancouver: Mavi Jeans

Atmosphere: Mavi boutiques give off major New York City vibes with their dark wood floors and exposed brick walls, not to mention denim (in tons of different styles and washes) as far as the eye can see.

Brands: All Mavi, all the time

Fave piece for fall: Tess Smoke Fringe ($108) with its high-rise, edgy fringe hem and sleek skinny leg for when only the tightest jeans will do

Average price for a pair: Around $180

Services: One-on-one fitting consultations are available, making the trying-on process a little less daunting.

5. Vancouver: Aritzia

Atmosphere: Vancouver’s newest Robson Street boutique is a sight to behold, even if you’re not shopping. With floor-to-ceiling windows letting in oodles of natural light, wide open space expertly decorated with comfy leather couches, cool tables and chic lamps, and an abundance of plants, it’s worth a stop even just to chill.

Fave piece for fall: Citizens of Humanity’s Cora Fade Out ($418). Its high rise, subtle crop and roomy leg make for some serious cool-girl vibes.

Average price for a pair: Around $300

Services: Online shopping is always an option but it’s Aritzia’s personal shopping service that can take the sting out of finding the perfect jeans. You can also special order items before they arrive in store.

6. Calgary: Leo Boutique

Atmosphere: This trendy Mount Royal Village boutique has all the brands you see on your favourite models off duty plus a unique selection of brands you won’t find anywhere else in the city including Opening Ceremony, Tiger of Sweden and Maison Kitsune.

Fave piece for fall: Liya High Rise Classic Fit in Fade Out ($388) for when you want a more classic silhouette, or the Gia ($418) with a premium vintage high-waisted fit from Citizens of Humanity for a more fashion forward jean

7. Calgary: Purr

Atmosphere: Purr has evolved over the years and while they haven’t carried vintage duds in more than a decade, the vintage aesthetic has become synonymous with the store. This is a great spot to find date outfits and festival looks with a West Coast-meets-hipster vibe.

Fave piece for fall: Anything Mavi—they are hard to find in Calgary and it’s a really great brand in terms of quality and fit.

Average price for a pair: Around $200

Services: Personal styling and fittings, complimentary alterations, closet interventions (!) and edits, and a date night package that includes one-on-one styling with reservations at Nash Restaurant after the store visit.

9. Calgary: Coco and Violet

Atmosphere: Coco and Violet’s bright space filled with amazing pieces and great denim selection is a favourite stop for chic West Coast girls. The boutique’s owner Helen curates an awesome selection, making it easy to find everything you want—and more.

Brands: Paige, Current/Elliot, Citizens of Humanity, Frame, Mother Denim and many more

Fave piece for fall: Mother Denim’s Super Stunner Ankle Fray in Baa Baa Black Sheep ($320), an upgrade on the classic black skinny with holes in the knees, reinforced with lace and a raw hem

10. Calgary: Splash of Fashion

Atmosphere: One of Calgary’s first premium denim boutiques, this and Kensington neighbourhood gem stocks a great selection of denim and complimentary pieces, so you can walk out with a great head-to-toe look.

Fave piece for fall: With its on-trend uneven hem, Frame’s Le Skinny de Jeanne in Film Noir RS ($265) is a great pair if you’re looking to upgrade your denim game without straying away from a classic black skinny.

Average price for a pair: Around $200

Services: Known for their personalized shopping and one-on-one style consultations, the owners and staff are passionate about offering customers unique finds from LA and New York.

12. Edmonton: The Bamboo Ballroom

Atmosphere: This bright locale in Old Strathcona gives off major cool girl vibes and is covered floor-to-ceiling with feminine frocks, graphic tees, designer denim and more.

Brands: Levi’s, Fidelity Denim, Joe’s Jeans and Rollas Jeans

Fave piece for fall: Levi’s 501 Cropped Pantacourt ($128)—the relaxed fit and rolled-up cuffs make for a classic weekend denim look with a graphic tee by day and a stand-out pair of heels and silky cami by night.

Average price for a pair: Around $100-$200

Services: If you and your gals are on a denim hunt or looking for a closet revamp, the boutique offers private shopping appointments where the store becomes your own personal runway, plus did we mention there’s wine?

Fave piece for fall: The Rocket from Citizens of Humanity ($300-$400) are a cult favourite because of the classic skinny fit, soft fabric and wide-variety of washes.

Average price for a pair: Around $200-$300

Services: The tailoring veteran, John, has been working there for over 21 years and is the master of hemming your new jeans in-house. Plus, the staff doesn’t work on commission so there is a relaxed vibe when shopping for your denim soulmate.

20. Toronto: Blue Button Shop

Atmosphere: Blue Button Shop is a cool contemporary boutique on the Dundas West strip, inspired by owner Tamae Miyazaki’s time living in Japan. The store’s atmosphere reflects the shop’s belief in providing a comfortable and fashionable place for people to find what they like, and what makes them look (and feel) good. This is the go-to spot for serious denim nerds to geek out over the selection of Japanese duds.

Brands: Digawel, or Slow and Kapital for women, plus a larger selection of 12 to 15 brands for men

Fave pieces for fall: Look out for an expansion of their denim stock with more raw and selvedged Japanese options for both ladies and men as the weather gets cooler.

Average price for a pair: Around $280, with a range between $250 and $600

Services: Tamae and her team understand that finding the perfect pair of jeans is not easy and they’re there to help clients through that journey by sharing their vast knowledge of all things denim.

21. Toronto: IRIS Denim

Where: Online at irisdenim.com,at Parkdale’s The Future of Frances Watson, 1390 Queen St. W or at these boutiques.
Atmosphere: A clean and simple website that’s straight to the point and lets you easily shop their Canadian-made, high-cut skinny jeans that are made for “actual woman bodies!”
Brands: Their own label, IRIS Denim, that’s designed in Toronto and made in Quebec. Yes to girls making jeans in Canada!
Fave pieces for fall: The Edge of Seventeen jean in black ($208) that combines the trendy cut of a wide-leg crop with the classic look of a high-waisted fit, perf for casual Friday or the Voulez-Vous jean in black ($215), a retro high-waisted fit-and-flare for major throwback vibes (both styles launch in September).
Average price for a pair: Around $197
Services: Aside from providing awesome Canadian-made denim for women, by women, the “extra services” offered through their site are limited at this time, but are sure to grow as the company does.

22. Toronto: Dutil

Atmosphere: The vibe at Dutil is super laid-back and walking in, the first thing you notice is walls of denim (they stock over 25 different brands!). Plus, everything is organized which makes sifting through SO MUCH a little easier.

Fave piece for fall: The Karolina from Grlfrnd ($328) or the High-Rise Skinny Crop from A Gold E ($248), which both have a high rise, raw hem and distressed skinny fit that is so of-the-moment

Average price for a pair: Around $200-300

Services: TNT offers tailoring and personal shopping appointments. Their sales associates are so knowledgeable about the fit and cut of each piece of denim that you’ll want one of them looking out for you!

24. Toronto: GotStyle Distillery

Atmosphere: Large, luxe and the perfect place to shop with your man to make you both happy. GotStyle’s boasts a solid selection of wardrobe staples mixed with trendy seasonal pieces to up your style game whether you’re heading to brunch, a job interview or a chic party.

Services: The store carries a wide selection of fits and washes that range between size 24-32 to accommodate most body types. The boutique environment also provides hands-on service for the best help when it comes to finding the perfect pair of jeans.

25. Toronto: Over The Rainbow

(Photo: Over The Rainbow)

Where: 101 Yorkville Ave., rainbowjeans.com(note: they are moving (and expanding) to the Manulife Centre in early Fall 2018)

Atmosphere: With 40 years experience under its belt, this inviting spot has earned a reputation amongst local shoppers as the biggest “denim emporium” in Canada, carrying over 30 brands in a wide-range of fits, styles and washes—even the pickiest of jean shoppers won’t leave empty handed.

26. Ottawa: Schad

Atmosphere: This high-end spot in the heart of downtown is stocked with designer duds, including a roster of on-trend denim styles and more classic silhouettes. Plus, the brick walls and high-ceilings make it an Insta-worthy shopping locale.

Brands: Mother, DL1961 and Denham

Fave piece for fall: The adorbs and totally trendy Swooner Roller Crop by Mother Denim ($318). The cropped wide-leg and high-waist will give you major vintage vibes, but you can toughen up the light wash with dark ankle boots and a chunky knit for fall.

28. Ottawa: Roadtrip

Atmosphere: Tucked away in the Byward Market’s quaint courtyard, this colourful boutique carries both well-known brands (we see you, Levi’s), as well as pieces from up-and-coming designers for both women and men. Finally, both you and your boo can get your denim shopping game on together.

Brands: Levi’s, Mavi Jeans and Paige Denim

Fave piece for fall: Mavi’s Alexa Mid Rise Ankle Skinny ($118). The ankle-grazing hem and dark wash is perf to show off a killer pair of blocked heels or platform sneaks and can take you from warm summer nights into chillier autumn temps.

Average price for a pair: Around $98 to $138

Services: Peruse their online shop (free shipping over $99) or pop in to the brick-and-mortar store for a more personalized shopping experience.

Fave piece for fall: Levi’s high-waisted Wedgie jeans ($123 and up), with their high-rise and straight tapered leg—and already worn by Kylie Jenner on Instagram!—these will be the perfect jeans to add to your fall rotation.

Average price for a pair: Between $60-150

Services: Jeans Jeans Jeans has super knowledgable staff that don’t work on commission, making for a more relaxed atmosphere.

32. Montreal: Frank + Oak

Atmosphere: Frank + Oak women’s collection includes clean silhouettes with an effortless approach to dressing, demonstrating the brand’s trademark wit combined with thoughtful details and uncompromising versatility. Bonus: all their denim is made in Canada!

34. Montreal: LOWELL

Atmosphere: LOWELL is a boutique of carefully curated pieces with a common thread—super high quality. The people who choose them are eager to share both the story behind each brand and their own passion for beautiful clothing.

Brands: Naked & Famous and KLÉ Denim

Fave piece for fall: Naked & Famous’ The Boyfriend Jeans ($165). The mid-rise and relaxed fit will be perfect with slip-on loafers and an oversized knit.

Brands: Brands will vary, but this is the place to find that perfect vintage pair of Levi’s.

Fave piece for fall: Worn-just-right thrifted jeans to pair with a chunky turtleneck, ready for a weekend getaway to the cottage

Average price for a pair: Under $70

Services: Owner Anna is fantastic at giving styling advice and working with you to find the right fit. If you don’t find what you’re looking for right away, keep your eye on her Instagram for updates of new goodies in store!

Fave piece for fall: The Citizens of Humanity Cora Crop Fade Out Jean ($398). With a wide leg, high waist and undone hem, these are perfect with chunky knits and loose tees.

Average price for a pair: Around $200-300

Services: Aritzia offers personal shopping appointments with one-on-one consultations, order transfers from other locations and even layaways for those who want to lock down that coveted pair of jeans before everyone else does.

Fave piece for fall: You can never go wrong with a trendy pair of frayed, wide-leg, cropped jeans—they pair perfectly with literally anything and are the ideal foundation for cold-weather layering. Try Citizens of Humanity’s Drew Fray High-Rise Crop ($375).

41. Halifax: Canook Trading

Atmosphere: A unique shop in the heart of downtown Halifax that sources exclusively Canadian brands that are also Canadian-made (#chic). Pop by for some Canadian hospitality and to check out some v. unique brands.

Brands: Canook has a limited but curated selection of denim from brands like Naked & Famous and Yoga Jeans.

Fave piece for fall: Naked & Famous The Ladies Power Stretch Overalls in black ($180) for fall—pair them with a thin ribbed turtleneck, pointy-toed Chelsea boot and a wide brim hat for a perfect autumn look.

Average price for a pair: $75-$200

Services: They’ll hold items for you plus you can have your goodies delivered.

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